China: 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 40c orange on yellowish, margins all round, tied by indistinct lozenge on envelope (missing top back flap) bearing PARIS 26 DEC 61, red boxed PD, on reverse LYON/MARSEILLE 27 DEC 61 and other French transits, addressed to a doctor with the French-China Expeditionary Force in Tien-Tsin., paying the military half-rate.
Yvert 16. (Scott 18).
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature
By: Harmers International, Inc.
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Sep 10, 2014 America/New_York
Harmers International, Inc. U.S. and Worldwide Stamps, Postal History, Forgeries, Collections and Literature
Wednesday Sep 10, 2014 08:00 America/New_York
Harmers International, Inc. of New York will hold their next Public Auction on Wednesday, September 10th, 2014, at the Collectors Club in New York City.
The sale offers over 650 prime lots comprising ** The “Fleur-de-Lys” GRAND AWARD winning French Postal History collection including téte-béche pairs, Siege mail and wonderful origins and destinations ** New Zealand Chalon Heads – The largest holding of “Elephant” Thailand essays – British Commonwealth with rarities from Great Britain (including Mulreadys), Mauritius (with Early Impressions), Gold Coast bisects and others – A section of Worldwide Forgeries - United States with nearly 100 lots of postal history – The incredible “Deep Freeze” accumulation of U.S. sheets damaged by water, sold on behalf of the insurance company – Some of the rarest literature and Auction Catalogues from The Robert Lyman & “Auction Company” libraries with specialized groupings makes this a “must look section” for any collector or institution. Lastly, of course, is our famous “Collections & Various.”
Viewing is available at the APS Show in Hartford, CT (USA) August 21 to 24th Booth 1002 during show hours and at the Collectors Club in New York City September 8th through 10th 10am to 6pm.
You are welcome to attend the auction, held at the Historic Collectors Club, 22 East 35th Street in New York City 10016, but if you cannot personally attend, we offer several bidding options:
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Showing 276 - 300 of 637
Lot #276 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Lot #277 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Gabon: 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 30c brown on yellowish, used with 1870 40c orange (47), both fine, tied by "3219" in lozenge cancels on small mourning cover addressed to the frigate General La Bellone off the coast of Gabon, postmarked ROUEN 3 FEVR 72 and red boxed PD, on reverse various Paris/Calais transits, COTE-D'OR 18 MAI 72 receiver, thence returned to France via LORIENT 26 JUIN and finally AVRANCHES 28...
Lot #278 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Gambia: 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 40c orange on yellowish, two fine singles, tied by "2240" in lozenge cancels on folded letter sheet bearing MARSEILLE 21 JUIL 68, blue company oval, red LONDON transit and boxed P.P., adressed to Bathurst Gambia, on reverse two French transits, addressed to.
Yvert 23. (Scott 27).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE USAGE TO GAMBIA.
Lot #279 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Germany: 1863, Napoleon III perforated, 20c blue on bluish, tête-bêche pair, tied by indistinct numeral in star lozenge cancels on envelope bearing PARIS MINISTERE DES FINANCES 31 DEC 67 c.d.s., two red boxed PD postmarks, on reverse FRANKFURT 1 1 68 receiver, Balasse handstamp.
Yvert 22b. (Scott 26a).
Scott $2,500.
Lot #280 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Germany: 1870, Siege of Paris, 10c bistre on yellowish, tête-bêche pair, tied by indistinct cancels on folded letter to Hanover datelined Bordeaux Juil 26 1871, bearing blue company handstamp, red boxed transit and 32pf (due) manuscript, on reverse AUSG. 29 7 German receiver; light file fold affects both stamps, but very attractive.
Yvert 36b; €8,000 ($10,720). (Scott 54a).
Scott $5,500
STRIKING...
Lot #281 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Hawaii (Sandwich Islands): 1859, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c rose on pinkish, almost clear to huge margins, tied by "1495" in lozenge on delicate folded letter sheet bearing LE HAVRE 14 JUIN 70 c.d.s., blue company oval, red boxed P.P., manuscript "oceanie" and "via Suez", on reverse multiple French transit strikes.
Yvert 17A. (Scott 20).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
LESS THAN 10 COVERS KNOWN TO HAWAII.
...
Lot #282 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Ireland: 1849, Ceres, 20c black on yellowish, horizontal strip of four, margins most places, tied by grills on neat folded letter bearing PAU 25 SEPT 49 c.d.s., British red PAID 29 SEPT 1849 transit, on reverse SEP 30 DUBLIN receiver., Balasse handstamp.
Yvert 3. (Scott 3).
Estimate $2,000 - 3,000
EXCEPTIONAL FIRST ISSUE MULTIPLE USED ON A COVER TO AN ADMIRAL IN AN UNCOMMON BRITISH DESTINATION.
Lot #283 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Java: 1872 Ceres, 80c rose on pinkish large numerals, used with 1870 Ceres 40c orange (59), both fine, tied by "532" in lozenges on blue folded letter sheet bearing BORDEAUX 26 SEPT 73 c.d.s., red boxed PD, blue company oval, manuscript "JAVA", on reverse Lyon/Marseille transit and bold red SOERABAJA 7 11 1873 receiver.
Yvert 57. (Scott 63).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
ONLY 3 KNOWN TO EAST JAVA.
Lot #284 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Jersey: 1870, Bordeaux, 1c olive green on pale blue, block of four plus two singles, most margins, tied by "2925" in lozenge on small envelope bearing PONT-AUDEMER 15 FEVR 71 c.d.s., red boxed PD, on reverse JERSEY FE 19 71 c.d.s. receiver, Balasse handstamp.
Yvert 39. (Scott 38).
Estimate $750 - 1,000.
Lot #285 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Lagos (Nigeria): 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 80c rose on pinkish, pair, some trimmed perfs, tied by "2617" in lozenge on envelope (ragged top back flap) bearing NEGREPÉ LISSE 20 JANV 64, red LONDON JA 22 64 transit and matching red boxed P.P. and manuscript "Station des côtes occidentales D'Afriques", on reverse 2 French transits.
Yvert 24. (Scott 28).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
ONLY 3 KNOWN TO LAGOS.
Lot #286 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Lithuania: 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine, margins three sides, used with pair of 25c blue (6a), margins all round, very fine, all tied by indistinct lozenge cancels on folded letter bearing PARIS 11 OCT 52 c.d.s., black boxed FRANCO boxed PD and blue company oval, on reverse French, Berlin 13 10 and AACHEN transits, to Vilna., Balasse handstamp.
Yvert 6a. (Scott 9).
Estimate $2,000 - 2,500
HANDSOME COVER...
Lot #287 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Malay States: 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c lake on yellowish, used with 20c blue & 40c orange (15, 18), margins all round, tied by "441" in lozenge cancels on folded letter sheet bearing BORDEAUX 9 DEC 64 c.d.s., blue company oval, red boxed PD and manuscript "via Marseille & Suze", on reverse MARSEILLE transit and docketed "R-12 Janvier/64", to "Pulo-Penang".
Yvert 17. (Scott 19).
Estimate $600 - 800...
Lot #288 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Île Mayotte (Comoro Islands):1869, Napoleon III Laureate, 10c bistre & 20c blue, 1867 20c blue, 10c bistre, tied by "2240" in lozenge on folded letter sheet bearing MARSEILLE 9 DEC 68 c.d.s., red boxed AFFRANCHISSEMENT INSUFFISANT, company handstamp, to Ajanqua.
Yvert 29A. (Scott 32, 33).
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000
A CHOICE USAGE TO A RARE DESTINATION.
Lot #289 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Mexico: 1869, Napoleon III Laureate, 5fr gray lilac on lavender, corner perf crease, still very fine, used with 80c rose (36), pair, all tied by "PN" in lozenge cancels on folded letter sheet (some tears) bearing PARIS A NANTES 19 AVRIL 72 R.P.O., "8" reals or "1" peso due markings, boxed P.P. and manuscript "par St. Nazaire", on reverse blue company handstamps and manuscript "Recd. le 29 Mai 72", Calves handstamp.
Yvert...
Lot #290 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Natal: 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 80c rose on pinkish, pair, SE at top, tied by indistinct lozenge on mourning envelope bearing PARIS 23 DEC 69, red LONDON PAID 24 DEC 69 transit and matching boxed PD; to Pietermaritzburg, Port Natal. scarce destination.
Yvert 32. (Scott 36).
Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot #291 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
New Caledonia: 1870, Siege of Paris, 40c orange on yellowish, type II, recut "4" at right, very fine, tied by BREST 12 MARS 77 c.d.s. on small envelope bearing manuscript "par Marseille", rare usage and destination.
Yvert 38. (Scott 59b).
Estimate $500 - 750
Military rate letter addressed to the Captain of the frigate "Sur le Cage".
Lot #292 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Panama: 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine, margins three sides, used with pair of 25c blue (6), margins to cut in, both tied by continuous lozenge cancels on small envelope bearing PARIS 30 JUIN 51 c.d.s., red boxed PD, manuscript "Via Southampton" and indistinct British red PAID c.d.s., on reverse unreadable French transit.
Yvert 6a. (Scott 9).
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000.
Lot #293 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Peru: 1854, Napoleon III imperforate, 80c lake on yellowish, strip of six (filing crease, mild abrasion) and single, with margins all round! used with 10c, 20c, 40c (14, 15, 18), margins all round except last, all tied by dots in lozenge on folded letter sheet to Arequipa bearing PARIS 15 AOUT 56 c.d.s., red boxed PD, red British PAID AU 16 1856 transit, manuscript "Voie de Panama"; on reverse Paris transit.
Yvert 17. (...
Lot #294 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Philippines: 1867, Napoleon III Laureate, 80c rose on pinkish, very fine, tied by numeral in star lozenge on envelope (slightly trimmed at left) bearing PARIS 27 JUIL 69 c.d.s., boxed PD and PP, and large "2" due marking, on reverse blue company oval, Marseilles transit and MANILA 13 SET (69) receiver. Scarce destination prior to 1900.
Yvert 32. (Scott 36).
Estimate $600 - 800.
Lot #295 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Poland: 1849, Ceres, 1fr light carmine, just in at spots, used with two 25c blue (17), margins all round, tied by continuous lozenge cancels on small folded letter sheet bearing PARIS 26 OCT 52 c.d.s. and boxed Franco, on reverse Paris, Minden, Berlin and AACHEN transits, red WARSZAW Oct. 30 receiver, Roumet Cert. (2008).
Yvert 6a. (Scott 9).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
RARE DESTINATION FOR THE CÉRÈS ISSUE....
Lot #296 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Puerto Rico: 1853-60, Napoleon III imperforate, 10c, 20c, 40c, and 80c, margins mostly all around, three affected by filing crease, all tied by "DS2" in lozenge cancels on neat blue folded letter sheet (requesting rum prices) bearing PARIS 15 OCT 59 c.d.s., boxed PD and P.P. strikes, red British PAID 15 OCT 1859 transit, manuscript "via Southhampton" and blue "3Rs" (reals, local postage), on reverse Paris transit to San Juan.
...
Lot #297 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
Russia: 1853, Napoleon III imperforate, 40c orange on yellowish, pair, margins all round, very fine, used with 10c bistre & 20c blue (14, 15), very fine & fine respectively, all tied by "1714" in lozenge on envelope to the Caucasus bearing LIBOURNE 9 SEPT 60 c.d.s., 2 red boxed PD, red AACHEN 11 9 transit and manuscript "Par St. Petersburg", on reverse French transit transits and KISLIAR Sept 6 receiver(in...
Lot #298 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
St. Helena: 1871, Ceres, 10c bister on rose, small numerals, pair, rough perfs, used with Ceres 80c rose (63), fine, all tied by scarce district "39" in Star cancels on small envelope bearing PARIS 27 DEC 73 c.d.s., red boxed P.D. and LONDON 29 DEC 73 transit, on reverse blue and black French transits., Roumet Cert. (2007).
Yvert 58, 57. (Scott 55).
Estimate $1,500 - 2,000
LESS THAN 10 RECORDED TO ST....
Lot #299 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
St. Lucia: 1871, Ceres, 25c blue on bluish, four fine singles tied by indistinct cancels on folded letter sheet, bearing BORDEAUX 6 NOV 73 c.d.s., red Paquetbot No. 1 c.d.s., boxed PD, company handstamp and prominent ST LUCIA NO 22 73 receiver., Roumet Cert. (2001).
Yvert 60. (Scott 58).
Estimate $1,000 - 1,500
A HANDSOME COVER TO A VERY SCARCE DESTINATION.
Lot #300 - the fleur de lys collection foreign mail by destination
St. Pierre & Miquelon: 1862, Napoleon III perforated, 40c orange on yellowish, fine, tied by "MCM" in lozenge and NORD-COGNAC À MACON 21 JUIL 64 c.d.s., boxed PD, manuscript "Par Halifax" and "Voie de Liverpool", on reverse 3 Paris and Lyon transits.
Yvert 23. (Scott 27).
Estimate $500 - 750.
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